Held in conjunction with the Taste of Syracuse, Paige's Butterfly Run brings runners and walkers from across Central New York to downtown Syracuse each year to participate in one of the region’s premier 5K races. Our goal is to put on a stellar community event while raising the critical dollars necessary to fund local childhood cancer research and patient programs at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. This year, Paige's Butterfly Run will be celebrating its 30th event on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in downtown Syracuse. This family friendly event includes: 5K USATF certified race 3K fitness run/walk 5K Centipede Team Division Caterpillar crawl for kids under 5 years old Your participation in Paige's Butterfly Run helps to support children and families fighting childhood cancer in Central New York. Proceeds from the event benefit the Dr. William J. Waters Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, Syracuse, New York.
Thank you for being a fundraiser and fighting childhood cancer and funding hope. Each year, Paige’s Childhood Cancer Fund raises critical dollars necessary to fund childhood cancer research and patient programs at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. Every dollar you raise will help move our mission forward and make a difficult journey a little easier and provide hope for tomorrow.
For 30 years, Paige’s Childhood Cancer Fund has been a critical part of Central New York’s efforts to fight cancer and other blood disorders in children. The only one of its kind in a 17-county region, the Dr. William J. Waters Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital serves upwards of 700 children with various malignancies and blood disorders each year, as well as conduct research for tomorrow’s cures. Paige’s Butterfly Run, Inc. is a key part of
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| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $45.00 | Dec 31 | May 8 |
| $50.00 | May 9 | Jun 5 | |
| $55.00 | Jun 6 | Jun 6 | |
| 3K | $45.00 | Dec 31 | May 8 |
| $50.00 | May 9 | Jun 5 | |
| $55.00 | Jun 6 | Jun 6 | |
| 10 Yards |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 709 | 33:37 | 16:32 |
| 2024 | 786 | 32:48 | 16:51 |
| 2023 | 710 | 33:33 | 16:24 |
| 2022 | 569 | 33:14 | 16:30 |
| 2021 | 38 | 35:16 | 20:45 |
| 2018 | 1,970 | 35:51 | 16:47 |
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Lot #1: the "National Grid lot" run by the Downtown Committee of Syracuse . It will open at 7AM, and will charge a special $10 per car for those entering before 10:30 AM, after which time the lot will charge event rates ($15). Please be sure to tell the attendant that you are there for Paige’s Butterfly Run. Lot #4 : the "100 Clinton Square" lot run by JWP Commercial. It will open at 7AM, and offer free parking for PBR participants until noon. Lot #6: "Washington St. Garage&#